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2- The Elk City News February 10, 2024 News ing of construction. They are Project other city services. Ivester also reported on the going to shoot for letting the ECHS Presents Round Continued from page 1. Oklahoma Aeronautics Aviation Commission meet- and bids again for the project in April. This would mean that ‘Little Mermaid’ ing that he attended. They ap- construction could start in Town over 1.3 million gallons of daily proved three items on their Sept. and run through Jan. or gray water into the wastewater agenda concerning the Elk City Feb. Ivester wants to maintain February 10 plant in the past two weeks, terminal, box hangar, and the a 300-day cap on the construc- but the pumps have been able water sewer project. The total tion time. By Sheryl Ponce Marti Gras - Hosted by to handle the volume. project expenses will be $5.4 Elks Lodge. The city’s drinking water million, with 60 percent of The commissioners dis- Elk City High School music department will be presenting that paid for by the federal and cussed how the changes would “The Little Mermaid” this week. The show opened Tues., Feb. was tested for E coli, but it Southwest Rustic Market state authorities. affect the downtown business- 6th for the elementary school, and Feb. 8th for the public. The came back clear. The landfill Craft Show, Cenvention was permitted for the emer- The Oklahoma Transpor- es, which was paramount to public performances took place Thursday, Feb. 8th, at 7 p.m., gency burn of the accumulated tation Commission approved missing the Christmas season. and again on Saturday, Feb. 10th, at 7 p.m. and Sun. Feb. 11, at Center. wood. Additionally, Ivester an industrial access project on ‘They want 3rd Street to Sth 3 pam. The cost is $10 per person. said that they are preparing BJ. Hughes Access Road for an Street completed by Thanks- ‘The show is being directed by music director, Allyson Thom- February 11 the old city hall for the police expansion of the road in front giving, so it would not inter- as. This is her second production at the school. She has been Southwest Rustic Market department's move as the cur- of Thru Tubing. The paperwork fere with the vital shopping a theatre person since she was six years old and worked pro- Craft Show, Cenvention rent station is being remod- and contract will be up for ap- season. Ivester said that the fessionally for the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival for about eled. The construction date has proval at the next commission positive part of the situation eight years. Center. not been set yet. The 911 op- meeting. is that the city has funds set “My first musical that I ever was in was when I was six years eration will be moved into the Another point of interest back to complete the sidewalk old. It was a “Little Mermaid,” Thomas said. ECHS Musical “The Little old Buck’s Lodge. that Ivester told the commis- portion of the project, which Although she chose the show, she consulted the students Mermaid’ Kelli O'Hara Ivester then updated the sioners about was that the De- is $1.7 million. David Dyson is about how they felt about it and whether they could get enough ‘Theatre at Pioneer Center. commissioners about the man partment of Transportation people involved to produce it. She said that they agreed it could who talked during the three- Commission disapproved the on the Dept. of Transportation be done. 2PM-3PM. Main Street project. The DOT Commission, and he has been “The kids are doing great. We have a 30-person cast and minute comments at the last meeting. He explained that he estimate was $9 million for instrumental in advocating for about 18 crew members. It's very student led. Students are run- February 12 had talked to the man about the four-block project. The bid the project. Ivester concluded ning the lights, the microphones, and the fly system, they're ECHS Basketball, Away the property that is located came in at $5.5 million over with the reminder that busi- doing all of it. Kids are running the quick changes back. They out of the city limits, but he that estimate, which was why nesses can apply for a grant to move the sets on and off. These are grades nine through 12th,” Cache. 4:30PM-5:30PM. the project was not approved. help with providing customers is putting in a dispensary. The ‘Thomas explained. property is located just east of Ivester said that the bids were with a back entrance while the She opened auditions to the entire school, and not only to February 13 Keith's Butcher's Shop on 7th high because they put a time project disrupts their front en- choir or musical productions classes. Thomas has two musical Board of Education Pri- Street. Ivester said that the limit on completion of the trance, production classes that made all of the props, sets, and helped mary Elections. city tried to work with him, project, which included penal- ‘There was nothing for city with the costumes. She said that the kids wanted to do the extra but the documentation on the ties for going over the dead- treasurer to report at this time things for the show. medical marijuana dispensary lines. This was why the bids ‘The two lead characters are Ariel and Prince Eric, who are Chess Club, Carnegie Li- was not in his name. The own- were so high. of the month, therefore, Spiek- played by Jordan Thomas and Conner Beebe. Both students are brary, 6PM-7PM. er would not provide proof of DOT engineer, Will Snipes er went on to ask for public sophomores. ownership or other required was in the meeting and sug- comments. There were none, ‘The musical is based on the 1989 Disney film by the same documents. Since cooperation gested that the project start and the meeting adjourned at February 14 was not forthcoming, Ivester at 7th Street and move toward 8:15 p.m. The next meeting name, and the 1837 fairy tale penned by Hans Christian Ander- Valentined’s Day son. The mermaid princess, Ariel is fascinated by the world of pulled permits and said he has 5th Street, instead of starting will take place on Feb. 21st, at people on dry land. She wants to join them, but her father, King no rights to water, sewage, or at 3rd Street because the tim- 2p.m,, in city hall. Triton, forbids any contact with them. She falls in love with the Valentine's Day Extrava- human Prince Eric and makes a deal with Ursula, her father's ganza, Carnegie Library. sister and enemy. RCCT Announces Cast Ariel is transformed into a human temporarily but must win February 16 the kiss of the prince within three days. The show is a battle between good and evil forces, but only love will be their remedy. ECHS Basketball 4A Dis- Make plans to see the show. This full cast and crew have put trict Tournament. in hours preparing for the production that will be one to re- By Sheryl Ponce Scott Jay; Officer O'Hara will because his brother believes member. The funny antics, the musical talent, and the choreog- Reading Ranger, Carnegie be played by Lexi Mosqueda; himself to be Teddy Roos- raphy will be impressive. Hard work pays off for ECHS students Red Carpet Community Lieutenant Rooney is Jim Hull; evelt. His world is turned up- in “The Little Mermaid.” Library. 4PM-5PM. Carn- Theatre's director Benjamin and Mr. Witherspoon will be side down when he realizes Phil Loyd egie Library. Dobbs announced the cast for Basil Weatherly. that his dear aunts have been “Arsenic and Old Lace,” that This play was written by poisoning lonely old men over February 17 will open Friday, March 22, Joseph Kesselring in 1939. The the years. When Mortimer’s and run through the weekend. film adaptation was directed by brother, Jonathan returns on ECHS Basketball 4A Dis- ‘The following week’s schedule Frank Capra and starred Cary the night that the aunts were Phil ended his earthly jour- trict Tournament. will be Thursday, March 28th, Grant. ‘The play is considered a planning to bury their newest ney on January 30, 2024, in Friday, March 29th, and Sat. farcical black comedy, centered victim, Mortimer must rally to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He DADDY-DAUGHTER March 30th. There will only be around the Brewster family. help his aunts and protect his left our world peacefully after one matinee performance on Mortimer Brewster works at a fiancé, as well as trying to keep living with Alzheimer's disease DANCE “Snow Ball”, Sunday, March 24th at 2 p.m. prominent New York newspa- his own sanity. in his final years. Hearts for Hearing, Con- Dobbs cast the following Phil was born to Dorothy vention Center. (No tick- actors in this production: Abby per and livinga happy life. He’s Tickets will go on sale to Pauline Loyd (Breeze) and Buell ets at door, purchase in Brewster is being played by just become engaged, and he season ticket holders on Mon., Leonard Loyd on September 14, Misty Musick; Martha Brews- gets to visit his sweet spinster March 18th, and open to the 1940, in Elk City, Oklahoma ter by Donna King; Mortimer aunts to announce the engage- public on Tues. March 19th. He grew up in Carter and Sayre, advance by contacting Lisa Hunter 580.821.2644. Brewster is Shaden Fores- ment. Season tickets are still avail- OK—and while he was an only man; Elaine Harper played by Mortimer knew that his able by going to the RCCT web- child, he had a large, loving, Do you have an event or Sierra Duke; Jonathan Brew- family had a bit ofa mad gene site, rect.org, hardworking, and resilient fam- something else you would ster is played by Zach Perry; ily. Phil graduated from Sayre Dr. Einstein will be played by High School in 1958, earned his like to share with the com- munity in the Round Town Alex Duke; Teddy Brewster by Joshua Barnett; The Rever- JoEtta Sue Smith B.S. from Panhandle State Uni- versity in 1962, and then was a humbly. During his retirement, Phil served as the President of Calendar? Email the in- end Dr. Harper is Jim Brown; teacher in OK and NM for many the Heights Optimist Club, and Officer Brophy is Cody Crow; JoEtta Sue Smith was years. He married his wife of as an Elder and Deacon in the formation for the event to born September 13th, 1972 in Officer Klein will be played by 57 years, Sharon, in 1966, and Heights Cumberland Presby- [email protected] Cecilia Gensman; Mr. Gibbs is Cordell, Oklahoma to Velma they moved to Albuquerque in terian Church. He loved golf, Glea (Widener) Smith and Tim- 1969 to continue their educa- mie Gene Smith. She passed tion and build their careers. reading, traveling, being with away at her home in Cordell, Phil served from 1969 to 1976 friends and family, and telling Oklahoma on Sunday, Janu- in the active Army Reserve. In humorous stories. We will miss ary 28th, 2024 at the age of 51 1975 he earned his M.A. from his big heart and his generous years, 4 months and 15 days. the University of New Mexico, spirit dearly. JoEtta, known by most as and in that same year he and Phil is survived by his wife, “Jodie”, grew up in Dill City Sharon welcomed their daugh- Sharon Loyd; daughter, Amy where she graduated from Dill ter, Amy. Loyd; son-in-law, Max Gruner; Send to City High School in 1990. After From 1974 to 1995, Phil and granddaughter, Isabel graduation she began working wasa career civil servant for the [email protected] as a vet tech for Dr. Sturgeon US. Department of the Interior Gruner. His memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Feb- until she found employment in New Mexico and Washing- ruary 24, 2024, at the Heights with a description! in Hobart, Oklahoma at CR outdoors, animals, working on vehicles, wood working, proj- ton D.C, In 1991, he earned the Cumberland Presbyterian Industries where she contin- Department's Superior Service Church in Albuquerque. In liew ued for a number of years. She ects and fixing things. Jodie most enjoyed spending time Award for his leadership in the of flowers, memorial donations rElkCituNews also worked for Freightliner in Clinton, Oklahoma where with her family and friends. She is preceded in death she worked on the assembly by Velma Glea Widener Smith establishment of the Albuquer- que Training Center. Through- may be made to Joy Junction out his career and his life, Phil in Albuquerque or to the Good line building rescue and am- Richardson and Timmie Gene embodied a spirit of service to Samaritan Fund at his church. (USPS # 173-020) bulances. In 2005 she was em- Smith; grandparents Bertha others. He volunteered exten- Alternately, Phil would want ployed with Haliburton where Pope and Edgar Pope; sister-in- sively in the community, he you to be kind to others, and to Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC she spent the next 10 years in law, Tracy Smith. gave to all who were in need, give of your time, money, and 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 the parts and purchasing de- She is survived by her wife, and he fully lived his values and heart within your community Periodicals Postage Pai lid at Elk City, OK 73644 partment. After working at Megan, of the home; 2 children, his faith quietly, kindly, and to things that matter to you. 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